Ivan Toney revealed big reason for his mother to possibly slap him if he scored against Arsenal

Ivan Toney is a highly rated striker, with many clubs in England fighting for his signature. The English striker was prolific last season and was massive in Brentford’s great season. Though he was brilliant, he was eventually given a huge ban due to gambling charges.

Despite missing many months of soccer action due to the ban, clubs know his talent and skills and agree that he is a top talent. Many clubs are ready to buy him for a premium price, and now a story regarding his mother s circulating rumors.

Ivan Toney stated major reason for mother’s rage

Previously, Ivan Toney revealed that his mother is a big fan of Arsenal, a rival club in the Premier League and a huge admirer of the player. He said this before a game against the club and jokingly said his mother may slap him if he scores against her team. He said, “My mum is an Arsenal fan, so she always wants to win. So, I might get some slaps if I score.”

Ivan Toney’s mother Lisa raised her son alone, as her husband had left the family at a young age. This meant that the striker grew up all thanks to his mother, and the pair share a special relationship. With his mother being a Gunner, Arsenal fans can only hope the striker himself shares the same club as his mother.

Toney did admit admiration for Arsenal once, but revealed the only club he actually loved was Liverpool. “I’ve been a Liverpool fan my whole life, but from young I’ve liked Arsenal.”

Unfortunately, Liverpool are stacked up front with the likes of Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Mo Salah and others. Arsenal, on the other hand, could be his next club, and that could make his mother very happy.

Toney heavily linked with Arsenal in big money switch

Arsenal are one of the clubs heavily interested in Ivan Toney, and they are even prepared to pay big for him as his playing ban ends this January. Manager Mikel Arteta wants the striker to be signed in the January transfer window, and the club is exploring options for this. Toney won’t be cheap and Brentford are expected to ask £80 million or even upwards for a deal to happen.

But the club have a very strict budget to spend on, after many big signings this summer. The Gunners have already readied up a list of targets, but Toney could also be signed if possible. This is due to the team gearing up to challenge strongly to finally win the Premier League, and a good striker could be crucial.

With Arsenal’s attackers underperforming, especially Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal may decide to bring in Ivan Toney, who they will face competition from many other clubs. For now, they will focus on their next game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday.